Elden E. Prazan, 76, of Columbus NE

Elden E. Prazan was born February 20, 1939, south of Clarkson, Nebraska, the son of Emil and Emma (Dostal) Prazan. He passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 at his home in Columbus, Nebraska.

Elden got his elementary education at District 38 Colfax County. He graduated from Clarkson High School in 1958.
He married Frances (Marco) Prazan on April 19, 1965, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Sibley, Iowa. They lived their married life in Columbus. Elden worked at Vishay Dale Electronics as a Mechanical Inspector for 47 years. He also held a second job at Lohr’s 66 for 33 years.

Elden enjoyed dancing and helping his parents on the farm, and he was always a hard worker. He loved his family very much, his greatest joy was in spending time with them, and he truly enjoyed his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant granddaughter, Jennifer Prazan; brother-in-law, Fred Thalken.

He is survived by wife of 50 years, Frances; daughter, Dianna (Jeff) Hansen of Norfolk, NE; son Dwayne (Amy) Prazan of Johnstown, CO; 4 grandchildren, Shania Hansen of Norfolk, Ryan, Garrett and Alex Prazan of Johnstown; sister, Emily (Homer) Hastings of Columbus.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 10:30 am at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus, NE

VISITATION: Monday, 5-7 pm with family receiving friends at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation will also be held at the church one prior to service.

BURIAL: Tuesday 1:15 pm, Clarkson National Cemetery, Clarkson, NE

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Elden Prazan